I’m Roger Wilson-Crane and whilst I was born in Harpenden I was raised in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, so hopefully I would be described as an honorary Yorkshireman.
My passion for writing has always been with me, stemming from writing and directing a school play at the tender age of 14. This enthusiasm resurfaced in late 2019 when I made the decision to take a reduced role from my company, giving me more time to write the stories that had been whirling around my head for over 20 years.
In addition to being the obligatory bookworm I have always been interested in the creation of film, TV, and theatre. I enjoy studying scripts and listening to different writers with regards their style and development from films, The Godfather, to the brilliant Fleabag.
I have also enjoyed the odd venture into amateur dramatics, playing lead roles in productions across Yorkshire and beyond, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls and The Full Monty, the latter culminating in a NODA nomination for best actor.
My debut novel, Certified, was published in August 2021. It became an Amazon best seller and recently won the 2021 Mark Twain International CIBA book award for humour and satire. I am currently working on my second novel, A Life Retrieved, to be published early 2023.
I am honoured to be involved in a private Facebook dog group where I research and write personal memorials for all those wonderful canines that have sadly passed over the rainbow bridge.
My monthly blog, Man in a Mirror, is a wry and sometimes nostalgic look at life, focusing on the weird and wonderful things we can all relate to.
I am hugely proud of my 21 year old daughter Holly, who has grown up in a world of live theatre, comedy, and music. She has just completed her degree at Leeds Beckett University, studying Physical Education and focusing on dance and is ready for the next chapter in her life.
I settled in South Yorkshire 25 years ago and live with my wife Victoria, who finally inspired me to follow my dreams and become an author.
My passion for writing has always been with me, stemming from writing and directing a school play at the tender age of 14. This enthusiasm resurfaced in late 2019 when I made the decision to take a reduced role from my company, giving me more time to write the stories that had been whirling around my head for over 20 years.
In addition to being the obligatory bookworm I have always been interested in the creation of film, TV, and theatre. I enjoy studying scripts and listening to different writers with regards their style and development from films, The Godfather, to the brilliant Fleabag.
I have also enjoyed the odd venture into amateur dramatics, playing lead roles in productions across Yorkshire and beyond, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls and The Full Monty, the latter culminating in a NODA nomination for best actor.
My debut novel, Certified, was published in August 2021. It became an Amazon best seller and recently won the 2021 Mark Twain International CIBA book award for humour and satire. I am currently working on my second novel, A Life Retrieved, to be published early 2023.
I am honoured to be involved in a private Facebook dog group where I research and write personal memorials for all those wonderful canines that have sadly passed over the rainbow bridge.
My monthly blog, Man in a Mirror, is a wry and sometimes nostalgic look at life, focusing on the weird and wonderful things we can all relate to.
I am hugely proud of my 21 year old daughter Holly, who has grown up in a world of live theatre, comedy, and music. She has just completed her degree at Leeds Beckett University, studying Physical Education and focusing on dance and is ready for the next chapter in her life.
I settled in South Yorkshire 25 years ago and live with my wife Victoria, who finally inspired me to follow my dreams and become an author.
My Favourite Genres
Month
April
How Heard
